Airtel Africa Digital Labs - Java Developer - Spring Frameworks (3-11 yrs)

Job Title : Java Developer (3+ years of experience)

Location : Gurgaon

Job Type : Full-time

Job Summary :

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Core Java Developer with 3+ years of experience to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, object-oriented programming principles, and problem-solving skills. As a Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications and backend services.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Java applications and backend services.

- Design and implement solutions based on project requirements.

- Write efficient, clean, and maintainable code while following best practices.

- Work with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and optimize database queries.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (front-end developers, product managers, QA, etc.) to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and peer programming.

- Continuously improve application performance, scalability, and security.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest Java technologies and trends.

- Work on integration with third-party services and APIs.

- Collaborate on the design and architecture of complex systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

- 3+ years of experience in Core Java development.

- Strong knowledge of Java SE (Java 8 or higher) and core concepts like collections, concurrency, exception handling, etc.

- Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) and Hibernate/JPA.

- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services.

- Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

- Proficient in version control tools like Git.

- Knowledge of multithreading, JVM internals, and garbage collection.

- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

- Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito).

- Good understanding of design patterns and software engineering principles.

- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.